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Now You SEA Us: A Look at APIDA College Mentorship Programs in Shaping Sense of Belonging for Southeast Asian Students
Pen, Erika Pen, Erika
Pen, Erika
Pen, Erika
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With a limited amount of research dedicated to Southeast Asian college students in higher education institutions, the purpose of this study is to explore how Asian Pacific Islander Desi American mentorship programs foster a sense of belonging among Southeast Asian college students. Through a semi-structured interview design, 15 participants shared their stories and experiences in participating in the APIDA mentorship program. Their stories illustrate the impact of APIDA mentorship programs, and the findings highlight how the four components of sense of belonging: identification with the university, social match, social acceptance, and cultural capital in higher education, were met. Participants shared how they were able to further connect with their cultural identity, learn more about the resources at their institution, and find their place on campus.
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Now You SEA Us: A Look at APIDA College Mentorship Programs in Shaping Sense of Belonging for Southeast Asian Students
Date
2026-05-01
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Cultural identity
Southeast Asian Americans
College mentorship programs
Sense of belonging
Student organizations
Southeast Asian Americans
College mentorship programs
Sense of belonging
Student organizations
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Abstract
With a limited amount of research dedicated to Southeast Asian college students in higher education institutions, the purpose of this study is to explore how Asian Pacific Islander Desi American mentorship programs foster a sense of belonging among Southeast Asian college students. Through a semi-structured interview design, 15 participants shared their stories and experiences in participating in the APIDA mentorship program. Their stories illustrate the impact of APIDA mentorship programs, and the findings highlight how the four components of sense of belonging: identification with the university, social match, social acceptance, and cultural capital in higher education, were met. Participants shared how they were able to further connect with their cultural identity, learn more about the resources at their institution, and find their place on campus.
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Secondary and Higher Education
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Master of Higher Education (Med)